South Winnipeg Family Information Centre
Spring 2023 Parenting Program Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Program description will state if it is in-person or online.
- Online programs will be held on Zoom. A Zoom account is not needed to participate. The facilitator will send you a Zoom link via email, a couple of days prior to the course start date.
- Individual Rate: Registration is for one person on one device (computer, tablet or phone)
- Couples Rate: Up to two people can attend by sharing the screen on one device
YOUR CHILD AND MONEY - ON ZOOM
(for PARENTS of children ages 6 - 12)
This workshop for parents will address how to teach your child about money. Topics include: allowance, paying for chores, educating your child about the responsibilities and rewards of money: how to get it, how to spend it and how to keep it.
- Date: Monday, May 8
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (on ZOOM)
- Fee: $15.00 per person
YOUR CHILD AND TECHNOLOGY - ON ZOOM
(for PARENTS of children ages 6 - 12)
This workshop will look at the ins and outs of cell phones and computers in parenting a technology based generation.
Topics include: appropriate screen time for each age group, internet safety, cell phone expectations and how to work together with your child to navigate ever changing technology.
- Date: Monday, May 15
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (on ZOOM)
- Fee: $15.00 per person
TRIPLE P TEEN: POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM - ON ZOOM
(for PARENTS of teens ages 11 and up)
Learn to apply Triple P Positive Parenting strategies with your teen. Parents learn about the causes of adolescent behavior problems, setting specific goals, using strategies to promote a teenager's skills development, managing inappropriate behaviour, and teaching emotional self regulation. Learn how to plan around risk-taking behaviour or risky situations. *A manual is required to participate and must be picked up from our centre. Or you can pay for courier.
- Date: Mondays, May 11 - June 15 (6 sessions)
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (on ZOOM)
- Fee: $65.00 per person or $85.00 per couple
PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER SERIES - ON ZOOM
(for PARENTS of children ages 0 to 5)
These 2 hour workshops will help you navigate the common challenges parents face when parenting a toddler. Learn valuable tips, strategies and communication tools to help your toddler manage their emotions and behaviour. All sessions will be held on ZOOM. *Please feel free to register for one session or as many as you like!
All sessions are FREE, courtesy of the Ft Garry / St. Norbert Healthy Child Coalition.
Time: All sessions will be from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
SIBLINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS: Thursday, May 11
SEPARATION ANXIETY: Thursday, May 18
PARENTING - TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF: Thursday, May 25
WAYS TO REDUCE WHINING: Thursday, June 1
IMPORTANCE OF PLAY: Thursday, June 8
HOW TO LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK - ON ZOOM
(for PARENTS of children from birth to age 9)
This 3 week program will cover key topics from How to Talk so Kids will Listen, including helping children manage their feelings, effective discipline, using praise, and encouraging autonomy.
- Date: Mondays, June 5 - June 19 (3 sessions)
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (on ZOOM)
- Fee: $45.00 per person or $65.00 per couple
SAFETY SKILLS FOR NEW PARENTS - IN PERSON
(for new or expecting PARENTS)
This one evening class will teach infant choking rescue and CPR. And how to avoid having to use those skills. Working from the idea “if you can predict it, you can prevent it”, we will talk about common hazards for babies and toddlers and how to avoid them. Topics included are falls, choking and car seat safety. Participants will receive a Home Safety booklet. Come with your safety questions. This is not a certified class.
- Date: Monday, May 29
- Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (in person at 800 Point Rd)
- Fee: $30.00 per person
PARENT EDUCATOR 1-TO-1 APPOINTMENTS - ON ZOOM
(for parents or caregivers)
This individualized one to one service will provide you, in your role as parent, with an opportunity to focus on challenges you are experiencing with your child.
- Date: By appointment only
- Time: 1 hour
- Fee: $45.00 per 1 hour appointment only
To request an appointment, please email: registrar@swfic.org
Please use this link to complete registration information and provide payment after your appointment time has been confirmed.
All online classes will be held on ZOOM, all in person classes will be held at 800 Point Road
Please contact registrar@swfic.org with any questions or concerns.
CANCELLATION POLICY & TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR PAID PROGRAMS:
If you withdraw from a program more than seven days prior to the start date, you may receive a refund of your course fee, less a $5.00 administration fee. After this time, or once the program has started no refunds will be made. Full refunds will be issued if we cancel a course.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
For Zoom programs:
- Please review the Zoom privacy policy: https://zoom.us/privacy
- I understand SWFIC will not record any sessions on ZOOM, and recording the class is also prohibited for participants.
- Participants must attend on time or may not be admitted to the Zoom program.
- Sharing Zoom links is strictly prohibited. All participants must register in order to attend the program.
- SWFIC reserves the right to remove participants from a course for abusive or disruptive behaviour.
For all SWFIC programs in person or online:
I hereby understand that injuries can arise from the very nature of the program's activities, and hereby release and waive all rights to any claim or action against South Winnipeg Family Information Centre, Inc. and/or its representatives arising from injury, loss, or damage to me or my child's person or property, except where such injury, loss, or damage is caused by the negligence of South Winnipeg Family Information Centre, Inc. and/or its representatives.
SWFIC Mask Policy: Masks are optional at our centre for participants, SWFIC staff and volunteers. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the office at 204-284-9311.